About Ralph Gracie Academy Dublin, CA

Ralph Gracie opened his first bay area academy in 1994 and established himself as an early pioneer of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in the San Francisco Bay Area and in California.

The Dublin Academy has been open for over 10 years along with flagship academies in Berkeley and San Francisco. Under the leadership of 5th degree black belt Eduardo Fraga and 2nd degree black belt Rhalan Gracie, the Dublin academy has developed a culture that balances teamwork, competition and a family-friendly environment. Our goal is to always help every student acheive their best and reach their full potential, be it competition, fitness, or self defence.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is For Everyone

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is martial art that focuses on leverage and control to defeat an opponent, whether in a competition or a self-defense situation. Jiu-Jitu is often referred to a human chess, as it requires the body and mind to work simultaneously in a technical battle against another person. For the body, Jiu-Jitsu is an excellent way to improve physical fitness, balance, and coordination. For the mind, Jiu-Jitsu helps to build confidence, focus, and reduce stress.

Whether you are young or old, currently in shape or not, you can enjoy and benefit of practicing Jiu-Jitsu. Students at Ralph Gracie Dublin practice Jiu-Jitsu for a variety of reasons. Some attend primarily to improve fitness and learn a new art form, while others train to compete in tournaments and test themselves against others. All students enjoy the camaraderie and community we’ve cultivated at the academy.